Urban Construction Update - March 2013

A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of March 2013.

Downtown

Jacobs Jeweler's Clock

The historic Jacobs Jewelers clock's reinstallation process is now underway with the construction of its concrete foundation. The official unveiling of the 102-year-old, 2.2-ton clock is scheduled for April 17, 2013.

The Volstead

115 West Adams will be transformed into downtown's latest bar, The Volstead.

Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce

The $3.4 million renovation of the Chamber of Commerce building and property continues.

Might As Well Cafe

The Might As Well Cafe will be opening in this street level retail space at 410 Broad Street. The restaurant will serve French-inspired fare and gourmet sandwiches.

605 New Center Hotel

LaVilla's long closed New Center Hotel at 605 North Broad Street will be renovated for use by nearby Clara White Mission.

Family Dollar

Work continues for a new Family Dollar store at State and Newnan Streets.

Pita Pit

Pita Pit is in the process of opening their third Jacksonville area location in the courthouse garage, at Forsyth & Clay Streets. Pita Pit bills itself as “an alternative to fast food restaurants,” offering a large selection of meat and veggie pitas, including Chicken Caesar, Philly Steak, Dagwood, Falafel, Spicy Black Bean, Hummus and more. Pita Pit also offers breakfast pita – available throughout the day – including Sausage Scramble, Ham N’ Eggs, Awakin’ with Bacon and more.

State Attorney's Office

Legislature has given the go ahead on the $26 million reconstruction of the old courthouse as a new home for the State Attorney's Office. Construction is estimated to be completed in Fall 2014.